The Voice Assistants that connect you to your Library, whether it is Alexa, Google, or Siri

• Published in: Annals of library and information studies Vol. 71; no. 3; p. 272
• Main Authors: Kumar, S Vijaya, Sheshadri, N K
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: New Delhi National Institute of Science Communication & Information Resources 01.09.2024
• Subjects: Access to materials; Artificial intelligence; Digital technology; Library catalogs; Library materials; Technological change
• ISSN: 0972-5423
• DOI: 10.56042/alis.v71i3.8342

Voice assistants are a revolutionary technology that has changed how we interact with our devices. It enables users to use their voice to control their devices and access information, entertainment, and services. Voice assistants provide ahandsfree, convenient, intuitive way to interact with technology. This paper describe show Voice Assistants, such as Alexa, Google Assistant, and Siri, are becoming increasingly popular in libraries. Voice assistants are being used in libraries to increase access to library materials. By accessing the library catalogue, voice assistants can help users find and reserve books and other materials. It can even provide recommendations based on a user's past selections and personal preferences. Furthermore, by providing hands-free access to library materials, voice assistants can save librarians time and energy by eliminating the need for face-to-face interactions with customers. In this paper, the authors also discussed how it is essential to consider Voice Assistants' strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT).